2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ducato | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2610 mm |
